Paleo Apple-Cinnamon Quick-Pickled Vegetable Medley
Crisp cabbage, julienned carrots, snappy radishes, and thin matchsticks of fresh apple come together in a brine that smells like autumn in the best possible way. The warm apple cider vinegar base is spiked with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric, making every jar feel a little special without requiring any complicated technique. A small spoonful of honey rounds out the acidity naturally, so there's no refined sugar or processed sweetener in sight — just whole, clean ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Quick pickling is one of those methods that rewards patience in small doses: a short rest in the fridge transforms raw vegetables into something tangy, tender, and genuinely craveable. This medley works beautifully alongside grilled meats, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled on top of a grain-free bowl to add brightness and crunch. It keeps well in the refrigerator, so making a batch ahead means you always have something vibrant and flavorful ready to pull out at a moment's notice.
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6 servings
For the vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the brine
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, radishes, and apple in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the fine sea salt and toss well, then set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the brine — the salt will begin to draw out moisture and soften the vegetables.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon stick, grated ginger, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
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